See Adrienne Run: Testing 1, 2, 3

What's All This Then?

Greetings!

This blog has run its course, as it were. Actually three courses, but don't let that stop you from reading. Here's the skinny: I dedicated most of 2008 to running and fundraising for cancer research. On June 1, I ran the San Diego Rock n' Rock marathon. On June 21 I ran a half marathon in Anchorage, Alaska. Both of these feats were tackled with the coaching and support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, for which I raised $5,725. The final challenge was the New York City marathon on Nov. 2. This time I trained with "Fred's team" on behalf of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where I was treated successfully for Hodgkins lymphoma five years ago. I raised another $3240 (maybe more).

It was a banner year in many ways. I celebrated 5 years of health. I raised a lot of money. I earned a Team in Training triple crown for completing a triathlon, century bike ride and marathon. I was featured on a show about three first time runners in the NYC marathon, aired on NBC in New York. And ....

You can read all about my journey in sneakers below. And remember:
"A journey of 26.2 miles begins with a single shlep."

(For the back story, check out the Sept. 29th entry.)

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Testing 1, 2, 3

In just a few hours, my running skills will be tested. I will be timed as I run a mile with maximum effort, but not sprinting (as if such a thing was possible). I believe we are doing this three times. I'm not looking forward to it exactly, although I am very curious to see how I'll do. We were advised to take the day off yesterday, and I was happy to oblige.

I've developed a theory about this business with my right foot. Back when I first trained for a 100-mile bike ride, I developed something called peroneal tendonitis. It's a strain on a tendon that runs down the ankle and into the foot. It was painful and the long-term result has been considerable weakness in my right foot. It tingles a lot. Don't ask me how I could fail to make the link between my foot falling asleep and that earlier injury, but I didn't. This is what PT is all about. I'm going to have to get serious about strengthening exercises.

After my test, I'll be posting results that I hope I'll be proud of. Actually, I'll be proud no matter what. Each run is a victory as far as I'm concerned.